2008 Citroen C8 cruise control
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IN BRIEF
1.
Volumetric alarm deactivation
switch.
2. Cruise control / speed limiter
controls.
3. Lighting, direction indicator
controls.
4. Driver’s airbag. Horn.
5. Multifunction display.
6. Radio controls under steering
wheel.
7. Screen wipe / screen wash /
trip computer controls.
8. Gear lever.
9. Ignition.
10. Headlamp height adjustment.
11. a/ ESP/ASR activation/
deactivation button.
b/ Parking assistance activation/deactivation button.
12. Steering column adjustment
control.
D A S H B O A R D
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Lighting rheostat
When the vehicle lamps are on,
press on the button to alter the
b r i g h t n e s s f o r t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s
display, the instrument panel, the
air conditioning panel and the
multifunction screen. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or
maximum) adjustment, release
the button then press again to
increase it (or decrease it).
As soon as the lighting reaches
the desired intensity, release the
button.
Night driving control
- A i r s t p r e s s o n t h e
DARK button puts the display to sleep. Only the time
and the temperature remain displayed.
- A s e c o n d p r e s s s w i t c h e s o f f t h e d i s p l a y a n d t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l w i t h t h e
exception of the speedometer, its central display and the in formation on
automatic gearbox and cruise control / speed limiter if these ha ve been
activated.
Note: Timed lighting of functions if you:
- Press any of the display controls.
- Select Radio-CD.
- Operate any of the air conditioning controls.
All the displays light up if there is an alert.
- A third press brings back normal lighting. C E N T R A L I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L
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This driving assistance device enables you to drive at a constant
speed of
y o u r c h o i c e , w i t h o u t a n y a c t i o n r e q u i r e d o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
C r u i s e c o n t r o l i s a v a i l a b l e a b o v e s p e e d s o f 4 0 k m / h ( 2 5 m p h ) , i n t h e h i g h e r
gears only.
Control A f o r c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s l o c a t e d b e l o w t h e l i g h t i n g / s i g n a l l i n g s t a l k .
Note: The information relating to the cruise control is displayed on the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn the control 1 to the “CRUISE” position.
To select a cruise speed On selection of the function via control 1, no cruise
speed has yet been memorised .
Once you have accelerated to reach your desired speed, give a short
press on button 2 or 4.
The cruise speed is then memorised. It is displayed
on the instrument panel screen B.
Y o u c a n t h e n r e l e a s e t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l . T h e v e h i c l e w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y
keep to that chosen speed.
Notes:
The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised.
I f w h i l e c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s o p e r a t i n g t h e s y s t e m i s u n a b l e t o k e e p t o t h e
m e m o r i s e d s p e e d ( e . g . o n a s t e e p d e s c e n t ) , t h e n t h i s s p e e d l a s h e s . A d a p t
your speed as necessary. C R U I S E C O N T R O L
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T h e s e a c t i o n s d o n o t c a n c e l t h e c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h
remains displayed on the screen.
Reactivation of cruise control
- By recalling the memorised cruise speed:
After a deactivation, press button 3.
Your vehicle returns automatically to the memorised
c r u i s e s p e e d w h i c h i s d i s p l a y e d o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel screen B.
If the memorised cruise speed is higher than the speed
a t w h i c h y o u a r e c u r r e n t l y t r a v e l l i n g , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l
accelerate strongly to compensate.
- By selection of the current speed:
P r e s s b r i e l y on button 2 or 4 w h e n y o u a r e a t y o u r
desired speed.
The information “OFF” w i l l t h e n d i s a p p e a r f r o m t h e
screen.
To cancel the function
- By moving the control from “CRUISE” position to
position 0.
- By stopping the engine.
The speed previously chosen is no longer
memorised.
In the event of a malfunction , a message is displayed,
accompanied by a sound signal and lighting of the
S E R V I C E w a r n i n g l a m p .
Consult your CITROËN dealer.
Cruise control must only be used where road conditions permit driving at a constant speed.
Do not use it on congested roads or when weather and ro ad conditions are poor.
The driver must still remain attentive and in complete co ntrol of the vehicle.
You are recommended to keep your feet within range of the pedals.
To exceed the cruise speed temporarily
While cruise control is operating, it is still possible to
go above the cruise speed by actioning the accelerator
pedal (for example to overtake another vehicle). The
s p e e d d i s p l a y e d o n t h e s c r e e n l a s h e s . Y o u h a v e
only to release the accelerator pedal to return to the
memorised speed.
Adjusting the cruise speed while cruise control is
in operation
You can adjust the cruise speed,
displayed in zone B,
by pressing:
- Button 4 to increase the speed.
- Button 2 to reduce the speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the
cruise speed in steps of 1 mph and a continuous press
to jump in steps of 5 mph.
Deactivation of cruise control with memorised
speed
- E i t h e r w i t h a p r e s s o n t h e b r a k e p e d a l o r c l u t c h pedal.
- Or if ESP or ASR are activated.
- O r w i t h a p r e s s o n b u t t o n 3.
Note: c r u i s e c o n t r o l i s d i s e n g a g e d w h e n t h e g e a r l e v e r
is in neutral position.
These actions bring up the dis-
play “OFF” in the instrument
panel screen. C R U I S E C O N T R O L
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T h i s d r i v i n g a s s i s t a n c e d e v i c e a l l o w s y o u t o c h o o s e a m a x i m u m s p e e d .
This has to be over 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph).
Control
A f o r t h e s p e e d l i m i t e r i s s i t u a t e d b e l o w t h e l i g h t i n g / s i g n a l l i n g
control stalk.
Note: The information relating to the speed limiter is displayed in the
instrument panel screen at B.
To select the function
Turn control 1 to position “LIMIT”.
On selection of the function via control 1, the last
speed memorised is displayed.
The information “OFF” then disappears from the
screen.
To adjust the maximum speed
Provided the engine is running, you can adjust the memorised spe
ed by
pressing:
- button 4 to increase the memorised speed,
- button 2 to decrease the memorised speed.
Note: you can use successive presses to modify the cruise speed in steps
of 1 mph and a continuous press to jump in steps of 5 mph.
To activate the speed limiter
If the desired limit speed is displayed, press button 3 to activate this limit.
W h i l e t h e f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e , p r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l w i l l n o t e n a b l e
you to go beyond the programmed speed unless you press the pedal
h a r d d o w n p a s t t h e t i g h t s p o t ( s e e “ T e m p o r a r y e x c e e d i n g o f t h e m a x i m u m
speed”).
Note: The vehicle speed may vary slightly from that memorised. S P E E D L I M I T E R